The Swedish metal force PAIN, led by multi-instrumentalist and producer Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, LINDEMANN), just revealed a new video clip for the titletrack “Coming Home”, out of their current record. The clip includes filmed material from PAIN‘s […]
Young modern metal hopes FOREVER STILL just recently finished their big European tour with LACUNA COIL and barely caught their breath again, but they’re already out to conquer the new year 2017. With this new […]
Sepultura are one of those metal bands that have fans divided when it comes to certain eras of the bands history. The albums the band made with Max and Igor Cavalera are considered classics […]
Kreator have been consistently solid in their over 30 plus years as a band. It can be easy to relax and be comfortable in that kind of consistency and just coast through on the […]
In a brand new interview with Mark Strigl for the “Talking Metal” podcast, THE COMPULSIONS frontman Rob Carlyle spoke publically for the first time about dismissing drummer Frank Ferrer and guitarist Richard Fortus, both of […]
Western Australian blues shredder Matty T Wall has dropped a new video for instrumental burner ‘Scorcher‘. The new track and visuals wrap up an incredible 2016 for Matty, and for his debut album ‘Blue Skies’. Scorcher conjures up […]
Brazilian metal kings Sepultura release their latest effort with “Machine Messiah”, their 14th studio album and one which brings in some new elements yet again. We take a closer look at the new tracks […]
THE MUSIC & WILD THING PRESENTS: MOTHER’S CAKE Announce ‘No Rhyme No Reason’ Australian Tour: February 2017 Austrian psychedelic, progressive trio Mother’s Cake will be returning to Australia in February 2017! Just before hitting Australian […]
The wicked are like a raging sea, and like those that do not rest; Chasing Ghosts have been raging harder than ever and will continue to rouse the oceans in 2017 with the announce of […]
It’s that time of the year again when we round up the very best of rock and metal for the year and 2016 had some great releases and some fantastic highlights. From the biggest […]
Jeff Martin, lead singer and guitarist of the iconic Canadian band The Tea Party, has been invited to perform 2 solo acoustic shows in Sydney and a one-off show in Perth in January 2017 before […]
Led Zeppelin Masters returns to the Sydney Opera House in January 2017 to, once again, rock the house to its core and give the heaviest symphonic salute to one of the great rock bands […]
Baroness returned to Australia in 2016 this time as headliners for the first time. The southern rockers showed their explosive full set to the Aussie fans, Perth was the last on the line as […]
The Animals were “one of the most important bands” in the British Invasion. Whilst The Beatles and Rolling Stones were the headliners, The Animals were the backbone of blues! With their legacy undeniable, Australia is […]
They’re non-conformist and a little rebellious. Their music is exuberant and their lyrics tell it exactly how they see it. They are known for their “kick ass” live shows. Oh, and they give their […]
STORMRIDER FESTIVAL 2017 Full Line Up Announced Saturday, March 25: Perth The Stormrider Heavy Metal Festival is back for another year to celebrate our love of Power, Thrash, Speed, Prog and Traditional Heavy Metal […]
Horror punk/rock act Wednesday 13 returns to Australia again in March 2017, less than a year from when we saw him last on their headline tour in support of his latest release “Monsters Of […]
Adelaide heavy hitters Ice On Mercury have been riding high on a string of successes which has led to the culmination of what could be considered their strongest work yet in the EP “Blind […]
When you put on Dead Letter Circus‘ eponymous debut EP, it is still as fucking amazing as it was 10 years ago… and, in true testament to its enduring relevance, feels like it could have […]
The Rockpit presents the premiere of the new single for “Fly Away” from Halfwait. Halfwait is a grunge/rock band based in Sydney, originally formed in 2010 by high school friends Jon Barca and Chris […]
Since their formation in 2013, Brisbane five piece The Jensens have provided us with rage-worthy tunes that have been played long into the early morning all over the country! With their unmistakable sleek vintage […]
Powerhouse rockers KINGSWOOD today confirm the details for their second studio album After Hours, Close To Dawn, set for release in Australia on March 3, 2017 via Dew Process. The band also announce they will […]
Principal Entertainment & David Roy Williams present the return of legendary riff lords Helmet on their 2017 Australian tour, playing the classic Betty album from start to finish, along with fan favourites and selections from […]
I PREVAIL have quickly garnered a burgeoning global fan base since their inception two years ago and Australia is right at the forefront! Presented by Destroy All Lines, Chugg Entertainment and Hysteria, I PREVAIL will […]
Bluesfest Byron Bay is proud to welcome even more of the greatest guitar players on the planet to the 2017 festival with Eric Gales, Mud Morganfield, Devon Allman and Experience Jimi Hendrix joining the line up. Bluesfest […]
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